Notice 2023 Blazers Free Agency

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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    Miami clearing some capspace.
     
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    Bleacher report had a article yesterday saying we were one of six teams to pursue him.
     
    twobullz, Jun 30, 2023
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    Did you notice that the Trail Blazers (other than the 2025 Milwaukee pick) have traded zero draft picks to "win now?"
    And that it's possible they now have the best backcourt (or 3-player guard rotation) in the history of the franchise?
    I think the Blazers are at the point where Memphis was when they drafted Ja Morant.
     
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    That would fucking suck.
     
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    I really feel like we're going to lose Dame and I do think Joe is trying to force that.
     
    blazerkor, Jun 30, 2023
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    Remember Cronin is the GM but billups has his hands in it too. If that's true then we need evaluate our head coach.
     
    James lamphear, Jun 30, 2023
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    This place at the draft, deadline and beginning of free agency is something else
     
    RR7, Jun 30, 2023
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    I've stated multiple times that I don't think we're actually trying to win now.
    It started with my thread last year "This offseason was an epic disaster", because we did everything other than try to actually "win now" or even move toward "win now".
    When the Grizzlies drafted Morant they had a future DPOY and all-star at PF/C in Jaren Jackson Jr., so I doubt we are in that same position unless you think Kris Murray fits that bill which is... interesting.
     
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    Hard to imagine this forum being able to collectively agree to any transaction!
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    are you happy?
     
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    Overreaction season!
     
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    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Every time I try and get back into this place more again, then I login and immediately (either one is applicable)

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  13. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    What do you guys expect? Fans haven’t changed in the 25 years that I have been on forums. I don’t understand what you think this place should be like.
     
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    Remember how many names were linked to Portland in exchange for the #3 pick. I wouldn't worry about this rumor.
     
    Tince, Jun 30, 2023
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    DDR?
     
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    Wheels Is That A Challenge?!?!1! Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Did I say I expect it to be any different, or think it should be a certain way?
     
    Wheels, Jun 30, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Well then if you know what this place is like..... why are you surprised when you come on here? I guess I just don't understand.

    Yes, people are unhappy. We were told for months that the team is going to go all-in. Instead we have three rookies, a re-signed forward with a very large contract, and potentially a very unhappy Damian Lillard.

    People are voicing their displeasure. Personally I'm psyched about Scoot and Sharpe. I'm ready for the rebuild, but I completely understand why people are pissed off.
     
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    Additionally, this draft and (to this point) this FA period for the Blazers has been very extreme.

    Portland got lots of A and A+ grades from major media outlets for their work at the draft... and I suspect we will get lots of bad-to-terrible grades if we just shut things down after paying Grant more money than any other free agent got this offseason.

    Edit: like this. The only "C" grade for a signing today. There were a couple of C+ grades, but having THE worst first-day contract grade seems accurate and makes me sad.

    If we were doing middle of the road stuff, it would be hard to have strong opinions about what the team is doing... with this sort of competence whiplash, it's much easier.
     
    Ed O, Jun 30, 2023
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    Grant agreeing to this contract has no impact on Dame staying.
     
    CJ_is_Gone, Jun 30, 2023
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    12 guards? nah......we have 3 7 ft guys, Nurk, Butler and Badji...and we're not even close to having a full roster yet.
     
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